Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx85 Basic Owners Manual

Preparation/Basic
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About cards that can be used with this 
unit
∫About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings
Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Cla ss or UHS Speed 
Class.
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SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous 
writing. To check the class, see the labeled side, etc. of the  card.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is...

Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide”
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Quick Start Guide
•Check that the camera is turned off.
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it 
from dropping.
∫ Inserting the Battery
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLG10PP).•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
•Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a locking 
sound and then check that it is locked by lever  A....

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∫Charging the Battery
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Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, betwee n 10oC and 30 oC 
(50  oF and 86 oF) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended.
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied  one.•Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.•The AC adaptor (supplied) and USB connection cable (supplied) a re for this camera 
only. Do not use them with other devices.
Check that this unit is...

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∫About the charging lamp
∫ Charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
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The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been di scharged 
completely.
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used.
The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has 
not been used for a long time may be longer than normal.
Charging from the power outlet
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this...

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ACheck the orientation of the card.•Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while bei ng careful about the direction 
in which you insert it. 
To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.
•When attaching or detaching the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032 ), retract the lens 
barrel.
•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.
•Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a...

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•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
•When the camera is turned on, the status 
indicator 1 lights up green.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4 to select the language, and press 
[MENU/SET].
4Press [MENU/SET].5Press  2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, 
hour, minute), and press  3/4 to set.
6Press [MENU/SET] to set.
7When [The clock setting has been completed.] is displayed, pres s 
[MENU/SET].
8When [Please set...

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Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you 
can see the characters displayed in the viewfinder 
clearly.
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Extend the lens barrel
[When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is 
used] 
∫How to Extend the Lens
Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow  1
 from 
position  A (the lens is retracted) to position  B 
[12 mm  to 32 mm (H-FS12032)] to extend the lens.
•
When the lens barrel is retracted, images cannot be 
recorded.
C The lens is...

Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide”
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Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up 
necessary data in advance.
Set the mode dial to  [ ¦].
•
The settings of the main functions are adjusted 
automatically.
1Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at  your 
side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
•
Make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another...

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2Press the shutter button halfway to focus.AAperture value
B Shutter speed
C Focus indication
•Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.
(It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not 
achieved, except when set to flash.)
•Once the subject is in focus, the focus indication is 
displayed. (When the subject is not in focus, the 
indication flashes.)
3Press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
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Be careful...

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Preparation/Basic
Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
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1Camera ON/OFF switch (P16)
2Charging lamp (P14)/
Status indicator (P16)/
Wi-Fi
® connection lamp (P62)
3Motion picture button (P44)
4Shutter button (P19)
5Mode dial (P25)
6Front dial (P24)
7Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
8Flash
9Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover)•Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach 
of children to prevent swallowing.
10Focus distance reference mark
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Stereo...